build-zero (0.3.0)

CATui Build ZERO 0.3.0 is here! This update introduces CATui Seamless and Linux support, alongside new features, improvements and bug fixes.

What's new

• CATui Seamless (EXPERIMENTAL): Run external games and applications within CATui as if they were native. Primarily designed for game decompilation and recompilation projects, but also works with other executables. Includes Lossless Scaling frame generation support (requires ownership). Expect numerous bugs, compatibility issues and potential failures as development continues.
• Linux Support: CATui is now available on Linux, including CATui Seamless and experimental Proton support for compatible Windows executables.
• Low-End Mode: Reduces shaders, animations and visual effects for better performance on less powerful devices.
• About Section: Redesigned to display CATui and system information in a cleaner, more shareable layout to share your CATui setup!
• Loading Cancellation: Added a cancel button to loading screens, allowing users to exit long or stuck loading processes without getting trapped.
• Android Preparation: Initial groundwork for future Android support.
• Discord RPC: Fixed issues affecting Discord Rich Presence integration.
• General: Visual fixes, stability improvements and bug fixes.

Build ZERO remains in closed testing, now on Windows and Linux. Bugs and unfinished features are expected. Feedback is welcome!

Website: https://catui.xyz/

build-zero (0.2.0)

A new update for CATui Build ZERO is here, featuring a complete Settings redesign, visual improvements and bug fixes.

What's new

• Settings Redesign: Completely rebuilt with a vertical layout, new icons, unique menu styles and improved navigation. Includes SVG controller and keyboard previews, country flags for languages, improved CATui Customs media artwork settings, and reorganized sections with updated names, such as Externals becoming Integrations.
• Reactive Topbar: The Windows topbar now dynamically adapts to the interface colors.
• Library: Fixed theme issues affecting List View.
• Game Display: Replaced Small and Larger modes with Rounded, alongside Fit and Fill. Rounded now supports custom scaling through the in game Dock's Quick Menu.
• Controller Navigation: Reduced controller input sensitivity when navigating the CATui interface.
• Icons: Fixed saving inconsistencies and improved handling of conflicting icons and database entries.
• Loading: Added a new loading animation based on the CATui logo.
• Dreamcast: Improved ROM search filters and detection.
• General: Various bug fixes, visual refinements and stability improvements.

RetroAchievements Status

RetroAchievements support remains experimental and has not been officially validated in any CATui release yet. The integration uses game memory data to evaluate achievement conditions, but has not undergone official validation, so bugs and compatibility issues are still expected.

Asset Credits

SVG controller and keyboard assets used in the Settings previews are sourced from these projects:

• Keyboard Assets: https://github.com/RebeccaRGB/keyboards
• Gamepad Assets: https://github.com/AL2009man/Gamepad-Asset-Pack

Build ZERO is currently exclusive to Windows for closed testing. Some issues, including database conflicts, may still occur. Feedback and bug reports are always welcome!

Website: https://catui.xyz/

build-zero (0.1.1)

A new update for CATui Build ZERO is here, visual improvements and bug fixes.

What's new

• Focus Customization: Change the focus highlight color across the interface.
• SteamDB: Added as a new source for CATui Artwork.
• Home: Fixed the Add Game button not working properly.
• Game Menu: Improved artwork image presentation and added the option to select the game's startup audio.
• Library: Updated the music preview icon at the top of the Library.
• Widgets: Fixed bugs and conflicts affecting widgets.
• General: Stability improvements, bug fixes and optimizations.

Build ZERO is currently exclusive to Windows for closed testing. Expect bugs and unfinished features. Feedback is welcome!

Website: https://catui.xyz/

build-zero (0.1.0)

The first closed testing release of CATui, an emulation platform built with Godot, designed with a frontend first approach.

Build ZERO is an experimental Windows release focused on validating features, gathering feedback and fixing bugs.

What's included

• Internal Emulation: Games run directly inside CATui using supported Libretro cores or cores compiled specifically for CATui.
• Store: Download supported cores, with more functionality coming in the future.
• Modern Emulation: Support for systems like PS2, PS3, PS4 and more, with cores updated alongside their respective emulators.
• In Game Menu: Access individual game settings, shaders and other options while playing.
• Video & Controls: Global and individual game settings for graphics and input.
• Customizable Home: Personalize your home screen and icons.
• Game Library: Interface inspired by the PS Vita and Apple Watch.
• CATui Artwork: Automatically fetch covers, images and music clips from available sources on settings/externals/media-artwork.
• Save Manager: PS2 inspired save menu with mod support.
• Cloud Saves: Free synchronization powered by AT Protocol / Bluesky.
• RetroAchievements: Online and offline support after an initial online sync.
• Frame Generation: Lossless Scaling native integration (requires owning it).
• Guest Accounts: Anonymous access without a traditional account.
• RAMP (Experimental): RAM based game modding system, currently in development.

Build ZERO is currently exclusive to Windows for closed testing. Expect bugs and unfinished features. Feedback is welcome!

Website: https://catui.xyz/